Cumberland Prospect Carer Respite Centre

About Cumberland Prospect Carer Respite Centre

Provide Emergency / Short Term Direct or Indirect respite to carers who look after relatives or friends who have a disability, a chronic illness or who are frail aged. Organise emergency, short - term or planned breaks; Assistance with the cost of respite if required; Help in booking respite in residential facilities; 24 hr service in times of carer crisis or emergency.nThe services'(domestic assistance, allied health, home modification, provision of equipment, nursing care) are only given to the carer in a supportive role to assist them in their caring role, especially if the carer is ill. Direct Respite : Provide the carer alternative care for the person for whom they're the primary carer, for a short term (emergency, such as carer illness or for a planned respite breaks, including care taking a short holiday). Indirect Respite: Short- term assistance with the performance of some of their caring duties (eg provision of equipment to assist in the performance of the caring role).